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Joe & Mac, also known as Caveman Ninja or Caveman Ninja: Joe & Mac, is a 1991 run and gun platform game developed and published by Data East for arcades. It was later ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, MS-DOS, Amiga, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Sega Genesis and Zeebo.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Joe & Mac
It was later ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, MS-DOS, Amiga, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Sega Genesis and Zeebo. A Game Boy version, developed by Motivetime and also published by Data East, was released in North America and the United Kingdom in April 1993. The Genesis version is considered a close match to the arcade version.
The Super NES version is a reworked game which features an overworld map used to choose the levels (unlike in other versions where all of them have to be played), which were longer, plus some bonus stages (either in the levels or out in the world map). A Super NES version was developed and published by Data East, and was released in Japan on December 6, 1991, followed by North America in January 1992. The NES and Game Boy versions lack the option of choosing levels or endings.
How Joe & Mac Plays
The Genesis version is considered a close match to the arcade version. The game has been ported to various systems, some of which drop the name Caveman Ninja and refer to the game simply as Joe & Mac. French video game publisher Microids published a remake of the game titled New Joe & Mac – Caveman Ninja.
A Sega Genesis version, developed by Eden Entertainment Software and published by Takara, was released in North America in January 1994; this version was published by Tectoy for the Brazilian Mega Drive in early 1994. The Japanese version of the game includes a beginning scene in which cavemen enter a hut and emerge while dragging cavewomen by their hair. The final boss is also different, and there are only two endings.
Why Players Still Load It Up
British television program Bad Influence! gave the SNES version 4 out of 5. GamePro also criticized the music, described as "rock-splitting clinks and clanks". Super Play praised the SNES version for its colorful graphics, but also wrote: "The snag is that there isn't a lot to hold your interest. [...] the appeal starts to flag after a few minutes.
Joe and Mac appear in a German Mario comic, titled Super Mario: Verloren in der Zeit. Franken and Dirk the Daring from Dragon's Lair. I'm afraid this, coupled with the awkward controls, soon saw me adopting a 'couldn't care less' attitude towards the game".
Joe & Mac — Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Joe & Mac?
Development was handled by Data East, with its publisher publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original Joe & Mac?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.
What console was Joe & Mac released on?
its publisher shipped Joe & Mac for the Super Nintendo back in 1991, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in Joe & Mac?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.